Get ready to use free bets in the coming Cricket World Cup The Australians were beaten by New Zealand in Wellington over night. Not just beaten - thrashed! Their first ten wicket defeat in history. So how does this affect the betting world? It’s one of those occassions where people say “I wish I had had a bet on that”. Imagine the odds going into that game on that happening!

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen an Australian side showing signs of pressure but in the last  four games that is exactly what we’ve seen. Little things like fielding errors, dropped catches - yes Mr McGrath, that means you! - bad shots played at the wicket, it all goes to show you that if you put this Aussie side under pressure, then there are creeks in their defences and their attack begins to weaken to.

We saw Vincent and Fleming free themselves up to clatter the Australian total down quickly in an aggressive manner. The world Cup could be up for grabs to anyone at this rate if the Aussie’s can’t get their act back together. But we know they’re a great side and they’ll bounce back quickly.

The ICC Cricket World Cup has got to be worth a flutter on an outsider this year. The Australian drop in form has really put the cat among the pidgeons as far as odds on them winning is concerned. This is a good opportunity to use a cricket free bet and get going!